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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Re’eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. Watch the video. This week we study Parashat Re’eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17). * Every choice you make contains … Continue reading
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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22)
I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs every Monday at 7pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22). Watch the video. * So why do we … Continue reading
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Feel Like A Million Dollars
I’m listening to this Lifelong Success program by Igor Ledochowski. I can’t believe I’ve listened to lecture number six on self-esteem three times! Normally I can’t be bothered to listen to anything on self-esteem. I loathe the topic. I can’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, guided meditations, lifelong success, number six, positive mental attitude, success program
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